Stat of the Week

by Mr MaLoR on Dec 11, 2008 5:42 PM EST Comment 14 comments

Taken from www.BaltimoreRavens.com. These are a few stats that I think stand out about our team which relate to this weeks game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at our home stadium. Enjoy!

STAT OF THE WEEK

The Steelers have one helluva defense. They boast a unit that currently ranks first in the NFL in every major category. Hey, but not to be overlooked is our “D,” which stands close behind at No. 2 in just about every way possible. And guess what, Ravens fans? Here’s something we do better than any other team… And quite honestly, you are a big reason why:

Baltimore’s defense has suffocated opponents at M&T Bank Stadium this season. In fact, the Ravens rank No. 1 – by a long shot – in every major defensive category among all home teams in 2008. As Terrell Suggs said, “Now it’s time for them to visit our backyard.”

RAVENS / NFL DEFENSIVE RANKINGS AT HOME (2008 Season)

Category	Rank	Stats
Points Allowed/Game	1st	10.0
Total Yards Allowed/Game	1st	204.5
Rushing Yards Allowed/Game	1st	63.7
Net Pass Yards Allowed/Game	1st	140.8
Opponents' QB Rating	1st	40.1
Opponents' 3rd-Down Pct.	1st	24.1

NUMBERS TO RAVE ABOUT

29.8
An NFL-high points per game Baltimore has averaged in the last eight games (since Oct. 19), going 7-1 during that span.

52
Number of “three-and-outs” the Ravens’ defense has forced this season, most in the NFL. (Washington and Pittsburgh are tied for second with 45 each.) “Hey, it’s just like a pitcher in baseball,” Rex Ryan states. “We aim for three strikes, and then you’re out.”

Lets keep pumping up the volume at M&T Bank Stadium this weekend boys! We need all the support we can give our beloved Ratbirds. : )

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Holy ****

are you ******* me?!?! those are insane stats!!!! OMG!!! thanks for posting that, now i feel more confident on sunday, i was a little worried, but i think we will be okay, or at least not suck.

by RAVEN'SD#1 on Dec 11, 2008 6:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Great post

Super stats, reminding me why I’ll always brave the cold weather and traffic to sit in the stands and cheer on the purple and black! To those fans who’d rather watch it on TV, because you have a better “view,” you have no idea of what you’re missing, especially when Ray comes out of the tunnel.

Speaking of that, I certainly pray he does that on Sunday, when they introduce the defense. No offense, Flacco, but no offense!

Rexx

by Rexx on Dec 11, 2008 6:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

he should do it every game! the carry over effect is awesome….i hope ownership sees this. also-
i notice the yellow security jackets are back-makes it look like 200 more steeler fans at M&T..stupid.

by raven on Dec 12, 2008 12:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

SMH

You’re right, no way ya’ll lose Sunday. Our offense sucks.

by tannofsteel84 on Dec 11, 2008 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

come on now bro

disregard that ill fan above, he always does this to the steelers to ensure victory.

by Bleed-Black&Gold on Dec 12, 2008 12:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

takes the sting out of losing..i used to do that but the Beatdown was getting ready to disown me for the negativity. i’m going slow on the beer sunday so i can take in every play clearly.

by raven on Dec 12, 2008 12:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

unreal stats..has to be a record for total domination..where were we in 2000 (yes steelers fans i’m comparing the 2 again)

by raven on Dec 12, 2008 12:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Is Rex Ryan

available for a coaching job for the O’s this spring? He seems to have a strong grasp of the fundamentals of baseball (3 strikes) and you can’t argue with his results.

The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST

by the fix is in on Dec 12, 2008 8:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Throw strikes!!???

Wow, what a novel idea! Quick, call the Orioles to let them know of this new, strange pitching technique!

Rexx

by Rexx on Dec 12, 2008 8:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

PROMOTED!!!!!

One of the best posts of the year!

Rexx

by Rexx on Dec 12, 2008 8:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I knew this would get everyone amped up!

I saw these stats and was just shocked. I knew we were dominant at home, but this freaking good!

Gonna be a fun one on Sunday boys.

Should I go with Black McGahee Jersey, Black Reed Jersey, ~~The Pink Ray Lewis Jersey that raven gave me as an early Christmas gift~~, or my purple Ray jersey. I can never decide which one to wear, I am leaning towards Reed, but McGahee is my boy, Ray Lewis is a little over worn at times, but still a traditional jersey.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning

by Mr MaLoR on Dec 12, 2008 11:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Go Reed

He’s a beast this year… and McGahee… well, he just isn’t-yet?

Kevbo: [to George Sherrill] George, you look a lot like Vin Diesel...

Flatbill: Let's get somethin' straight... Vin Diesel looks like me.

-From "The Making of Orioles Magic"

by dayzd toe on Dec 12, 2008 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't get too excited

The Ravens are good, but these home stats don’t tell the whole story. The Ravens have only played one offense in the top 15 in YPG at home: the #7 Filthadelphia Eagles. The Steelers have played #3, #6, #8, #9, and #15 at home. Plus, the Ravens have played the 32nd, 31st and 28th ranked offenses at home.

However, the 3 and out stat is impressive. I think this a big reason the Ravens scoring is way up: it keeps the other defense tired, keeps your defense fresh, and helps the field position battle.

by CarlWeathersMustache on Dec 12, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Any given sunday

Any team cant beat the other. Every team in this league is capable of putting up 50 and allowing 0. It is just a matter of fact if they will show up. The Ravens have showed up, and yes it was against some of the lesser frightening offenses, but teams like the Browns and Cinci DO have the talent to put 45 up on you at any time. Both those teams just dont have the right people running them. You cannot tell me that Ocho Cinco, T.J. Housmazedahfktirdf, and Braylon havent torched that defense in steel city a few times. Maybe not this year, but I do recall TJ wiping his feet off with the terrible towel in your home stadium.

Just saying that the records and stats of the offenses we have faced dont necessarily determine how good THEY CAN BE.

But what matters is this Sunday at 4:15 pm in my great hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning

by Mr MaLoR on Dec 12, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs